Sr. Mortgage Closer

Posted 5 Hours Ago
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Chicago, IL
Hybrid
5-7 Years Experience
Fintech • Financial Services
We’re boldly disrupting banking norms to do good for our members, employees and communities.
The Role
The Sr. Mortgage Closer is responsible for reviewing and preparing documentation for mortgage loan closings, ensuring compliance with regulations, clearing issues with third-party partners, and managing communication and timelines for all parties involved in the mortgage closing process.
Summary Generated by Built In

In this role, you will review, prepare documentation, reconciliation for the closing and funding of routine to complex first mortgage loan applications while ensuring transactions are compliant with regulatory and internal guidelines. Prepare and deliver documentation, reports and additional information in support of mortgage loan closing, funding and sale activity. Review mortgage loan documentation and work directly with third party partners to clear identified issues and support mortgage closing, funding and loan sale activity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and third-party relationships.
Responsibilities

  • Prepare closing instructions for routine and complex applications in all 50 states including products such as: FHA, VA, Construction, etc. and the documents to be provided to title or escrow agents.
  • Review data in the loan origination system for accuracy and input information into applicable loan origination / wire request systems.
  • Analyze and evaluate given information relative to underwriting guidelines.
  • Verify funding amounts, issue funding authorization or wire instruction, and reconciles amounts to various general ledger accounts.
  • Ensure accuracy of the loan application data by clearing inconsistencies prior to generating compliant closing documents, funding of applications and assistance in any deficiencies related to the sale of first lien mortgage originations.
  • Reconcile system generated alerts as requested by gathering and validating relevant supporting documentation.
  • Communicates timelines and expectations in order to manage and maintain departmental service level agreements.
  • Ensures the loan closing workflow is meeting deadlines as set forth by the application, purchase agreement and general service level agreements of the mortgage closing department.
  • Provide set service level for each loan application and originating team member from time of receipt to the next applicable application workflow.
  • Provide the team members such as loan officers, borrowers and operations teammates with timely updates while participating in weekly status meetings with respective operations team members.
  • Communicate with loan officers, borrowers, operations staff, title companies, realtors, builders and all other internal / external partners.
  • Establish, maintain, and update files, databases, records, and/or other documents for recurring internal report.
  • Make recommendations for procedural changes to increase efficiency.


Education:

  • High School or equivalent - Minimum


Years of Experience:

  • 5 years - First Mortgage Closing, First Mortgage Lending Operations, Residential Real Estate Closing Packages/Instructions, Funding Procedures or Related - Mimimum


You will benefit from:

  • Competitive medical, dental, and free vision benefits
  • Paid parental leave
  • Competitive compensation plan
  • Gym memberships discounts
  • Generous PTO and banking holidays off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 401k with immediate employer match and vesting


Adhere to and ensure compliance of all business transactions with policy and process of the Bank Secrecy Act. Ensures compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, company procedures and policies. Maintains integrity and ethics in all actions and conversations with or regarding credit union members and their accounts; complies with Privacy Act directives.
The responsibilities listed do not contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are requi red of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
843 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 1935

What We Do

Alliant is unlike any other financial institution — a digital credit union that wows our members. We’re boldly disrupting banking norms to do good for our members, employees and communities.

With over 85 years of history and more than $19 billion in assets, Alliant Credit Union is the largest credit union in Illinois and one of the largest in the U.S.

Our industry-leading financial products, seamless digital experiences and exceptional customer service make banking simpler for our 800,000+ members.

Fully digital, fully human and full of possibility, we work to provide our members with experiences that redefine the financial industry, challenge the status quo and unleash brilliance.

Why Work With Us

Our employees enjoy a hybrid schedule, allowing for flexible remote work and purpose-driven, outcome-focused onsite opportunities. Driven by Alliant's guiding principles and values, employees across all teams build together to provide our members with industry-leading financial products, seamless digital experiences & exceptional customer service.

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Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

Alliant offers a purpose-driven, outcome-focused hybrid workplace model.

Typical time on-site: Flexible
HQChicago, IL
We are located near O'Hare. We have plenty of parking space available.

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